* Location... northern beaches of Puerto Rico and the beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

* Timing... high surf through 6 PM Friday. High rip current risk through Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts... strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. Large breaking waves that can result in beach erosion.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

* Location... northern beaches of Puerto Rico and the beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

* Timing... high surf through 6 PM Friday. High rip current risk through Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts... strong currents that can carry away even the best of swimmers. Large breaking waves that can result in beach erosion.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.